Catch a glimpse of Maya Spectra’s “Cerulean Eyes” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Is there a new word for “art pop” yet? Since that Gaga record, it feels wrong to use it to label some of today’s most eccentric artists. Those unfamiliar with Maya Spectra should know immediately that their brand of pop explores some dark alleys of experimental production. Guitars … Continue reading
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Don’t worry about “Wasting Time,” says queer hip-hop artist God-Des Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Everyone, from the overachievers to the less motivated, can relate to the new single from God-Des. Sometimes it feels like our careers are standing still, but the Oregon-based artist is here to remind us that our dreams are still worth fighting for. The new video shows … Continue reading
Get your calcium with the Gothic Tropic remix of Alex Lilly’s “2% Milk” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Two of the coolest people in LA have collaborated on a new remix, revealed today. Alex Lilly’s recent album, 2% Milk, features ominous thumping synths from the start. Gothic Tropic’s re-work makes it a thousand times groovier. The remix comes ahead of Lilly’s … Continue reading
Kera and Devendra Banhart Join Forces on Hopeful New Song, Proceeds to Benefit Trans Charities Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Emphatic folk songwriter KERA (fka Kera and the Lesbians) recently revealed a new recording of a song they penned years ago. “Bright Future Ahead” features some additional vocals by friend and now collaborator, Devendra Banhart; all proceeds for the song will be donated to Trans … Continue reading
Anja Kotar proves that she is on her own level via her new single, “Kids.” Colors and flowers add layers of visual symbolism, and on the surface, the song is also a delight. There is no resisting those hooks. Continue reading
I have a funny feeling that I’ll be revisiting Hajk’s new LP, Drama, at the end of the year. It is brimming with memorable progressions, several of them on “Breathe” alone. Source: SoundCloud / Jansen Records Continue reading
Maturing can feel like the world is ending. Even the art for Glassio’s single shows the sun falling out of the sky. Source: SoundCloud / Glassio Continue reading
BVRGER’s disappearing act comes to fruition on “Cooper” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. There is a beautiful irony to understanding our place in the universe. The vast expanse of space can make our thoughts turn inward, only to realize that our lives barely register in the scale of history. A similar epiphany led BVRGER to write “Cooper,” his new single and … Continue reading
L.A. Foster spills the truth, despite how forlorn it makes her. Source: SoundCloud / L.A. FOSTER Continue reading
I used to think of Reservoir as a closed work. When Gordi inevitably puts out another fully formed LP, I imagine it will live in a related world, but her debut feels insular. Well, at least that’s how I felt before I listened to the EP of stripped down singles, titled Beneath the Reservoir. “Something Like This” is vast and another favorite, “Heaven I Know” feels like a … Continue reading
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